There are various examples of drug paraphernalia, and you need to understand that possessing these items could lead to serious allegations. It is crucial to recognize these different types of drug paraphernalia, especially since some charges arise because people...
Drug Charges
How does drug court work in North Carolina?
When you face a drug-related criminal charge in North Carolina, the charge may result from actions you take due to a substance dependency, such as a reliance on opiates or cocaine. Many offenders facing drug charges would likely not find themselves in this position...
How do drug amounts factor into drug trafficking charges?
Some North Carolina parents fear their teen or young adult children will have to deal with a drug charge. The severity of drug offenses varies. A minor drug conviction may result in little jail time and modest fines. However, a more severe charge like drug trafficking...
Zero tolerance and underage drunk driving charges
If you have not reached the legal drinking age, it is very important to familiarize yourself with drunk driving laws that apply to drivers under 21. Additionally, if you are the parent of a teen and you have concerns that they could end up facing charges, make sure...
Here’s what to know about North Carolina’s marijuana laws
With so many states across the nation legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are and are not allowed to do under the law. If you want to avoid running the risk of accidentally violating the law and possibly...
Can drug rehab help you get a job?
Drug convictions can create a hurdle when it comes time for you to get a job. Particularly, if an employer requires you to pass a background check, you may wonder if it is even worth your time to apply. If you have completed a drug rehabilitation program, you may...
4 ways young people can get in trouble with Adderall
Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance. It is a stimulant drug frequently prescribed to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Abuse of Adderall is common among high school and college students. It has the reputation...
Do drug convictions affect financial aid eligibility?
Many college students use financial aid to help pay for school in North Carolina, and many of them also experiment with drugs and alcohol while there. While a drug charge or conviction has the potential to lead to criminal consequences and repercussions from your...
What is the North Carolina G.S. 90-96 program?
Drug charges can have an adverse impact on your teen or college-aged student’s future. If your student faces drug crime charges, you may wonder what you can do to prevent a conviction and, in the process, protect his or her continued enrollment at school, future job...
The justice system’s mishandling of the opioid crisis
Some professionals say that the opioid crisis in North Carolina and around the United States has partially been caused by the justice system's mishandling of addicts during and after incarceration. Proponents of rehabilitation for those convicted of drug crimes say...